Premium carmaker BMW is unveiling a new generation of its highly
successful BMW X1, which has chalked up global sales exceeding the
800,000 mark. In China, the first generation was sold up to 200,000
times, including approx. 140,000 locally produced cars in BMW
Brilliance’s plant Tiexi. With a thorough understanding of the
consumers’ needs in this category in mind, the new-generation model
respects their requirements even further and is redefining its
segment. Accordingly, BMW has specially developed a long-wheelbase X1
for the Chinese market.
The long-wheelbase version of the new BMW X1 offers a particularly
high standard of spaciousness in the rear, at the same time as setting
the pace when it comes to versatility and quality as well. Boasting
significantly larger dimensions, a body design straight out of the
BMW X model mould, perfected functionality and a raised seating
position for driver and front passenger, it serves up an even more
intense blend of Sports Activity Vehicle DNA. A completely new
generation of engines featuring BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and the
latest version of the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system
help to ensure outstanding driving pleasure and efficiency. A wealth
of innovative equipment features, intelligent connectivity and the
contemporary premium ambience of a cabin that also stands out for its
high-quality materials and excellent finish likewise all bear
testimony to the advances that have been made in the long-wheelbase
version of the new BMW X1 compared to its predecessor model.
The long-wheelbase version of the new BMW X1 is being built at BMW
Brilliance’s Tiexi plant in Shenyang.
The long-wheelbase version of the new BMW X1 (fuel consumption
combined: 7.3 – 6.1 l/100 km [38.7 – 46.3 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions
combined: 173 – 146 g/km) is being launched in China with a choice of
three power options. The BMW X1 sDrive18Li is powered by a
three-cylinder petrol engine with an output of 100 kW/136 hp. The
BMW X1 sDrive20Li and BMW X1 xDrive20Li models use a 141 kW/192 hp
four-cylinder petrol engine, with a further four-cylinder unit
generating a peak output of 170 kW/231 hp in the BMW X1 xDrive25Li.
All model variants deliver BMW’s trademark brand of sportiness,
together with fuel consumption and emissions figures that are
remarkably low in view of their performance. The three-cylinder engine
under the bonnet of the new BMW X1 sDrive18Li is coupled as standard
to a six-speed Steptronic transmission, while the remaining models
come equipped with an eight-speed Steptronic transmission as standard.
The BMW X1 sDrive18Li and BMW X1 sDrive20Li models are fitted with a
front-wheel-drive system that has been tuned to produce the driving
dynamics for which the brand is renowned. In the case of the new
BMW X1 xDrive20Li and BMW X1 xDrive25Li, meanwhile, an intelligent
all-wheel-drive version designed for optimised efficiency ensures that
drive power is split between the front and rear wheels in line with
requirements at all times.
The long-wheelbase version of the new BMW X1 is available in xLine
and Sport Line models in conjunction with all engine variants and
drive configurations. Neatly coordinated equipment and design features
shine a particularly sharp spotlight on the car’s robust all-round
character or its sporting agility.
The new BMW X1 offers a variety of configurations, including a
panoramic sunroof, run-flat tyres, an outside rearview mirror assembly
integrated with electric folding, heating, parking assist and memory
functions, rear Park Distance Control alarm, keyless start,
electrically adjustable driver’s and front passenger’s seats with
memory function, Dual Zone automatic air conditioning with rear vents,
a 6.5-inch freestanding high-resolution colour display, the iDrive
operating system, a multifunction sports steering wheel, interior
lighting package, an electronic handbrake, Driving Experience Control
and Emergency Call. Another stand-out feature of the new BMW X1 Long
Wheelbase is its high level of interior comfort. The rear seat bench
with a tilt-adjustable backrest, a large panoramic glass sunroof and
the lighting package with switchable orange/white ambient lighting all
provide a particularly pleasant feeling of space.
One other optional configuration is the BMW Head-Up Display, which
projects driving-related information directly onto the windscreen and
is offered as part of the Navigation Plus package together with a
navigation system, an 8.8-inch display and a Touch Controller. Among
the other options available are Dynamic Damper Control, LED
headlights, the Driving Assistant package, the Harman Kardon surround
sound system, automatic tailgate operation, rear-view camera, front
seat heating, an automatic parking assist system, cruise control,
interconnected driving and real-time traffic information.
Commanding and versatile in the BMW X family
mould.
Its raised seating position, increased
space, stylish premium ambience and even greater interior variability
underline the status of the long-wheelbase version of the new BMW X1
as a supremely assured, multitalented addition to the segment. The
parallels with BMW Sports Activity Vehicles and Sports Activity Coupes
from higher vehicle classes are also evident in both the range of
optional driver assistance systems and the style of its interior design.
Measuring 4.56 metres long, 1.82 metres wide and 1.62 metres tall,
the proportions of the long-wheelbase version of the new BMW X1 follow
the Sports Activity Vehicle blueprint. The new model has grown in
length by some 8 centimetres compared to its predecessor, in width by
2 centimetres and in height by around 4 centimetres. These larger
dimensions, together with the new vehicle architecture, have paved the
way for the vast increase in interior spaciousness.
Excellent seating comfort and significantly more
spacious.
The long-wheelbase version of the new
BMW X1 features an exceptionally versatile interior. Compared to the
outgoing model, seating comfort has been greatly improved in the rear
in particular, where occupants are also able to enjoy considerably
more space. The amount of room passengers in the second row of seats
will find for their knees is particularly generous. Depending on the
position in which the rear seat bench is set – it can slide fore and
aft through 13 centimetres as standard – knee room is between 5 and
18 centimetres greater than that offered by the rear of the
first-generation BMW X1. The tilt-adjustable rear seat backrest
further enhances ride comfort. Also, there are lots of storage pockets
or door storage space available.
Beyond this, occupants will also find themselves immersed in a
luxurious premium ambience courtesy of the excellent quality of the
interior’s materials and finish as well as its beautifully precise
design. The arrangement of the cockpit and its controls creates the
driver-focused layout that is a BMW hallmark. The lines of the
interior trim and accent strips in the instrument panel continue into
the door panels, so that occupants in all seats are encircled by a
uniform material structure and colour scheme.
The long-wheelbase version of the new BMW X1 has a boot capacity of
between 465 and 675 litres, depending on the position of the rear seat
bench, or a capacity of 505 litres if measured based on the standard
seat position – an increase of at least 45 litres over the predecessor
model. Folding down the 40:20:40 rear seat backrest, which can also be
adjusted for angle, allows load capacity to be expanded to as much as
1,650 litres as required. Automatic tailgate operation (optional)
makes using the vehicle’s load-carrying capacity even easier, and the
Comfort Access option also includes a hands-free tailgate opening and
closing function.
Powerful presence, sturdy proportions, dynamic
lines.
Rugged proportions, a powerful presence
and dynamic lines lend the long-wheelbase version of the new BMW X1 a
commanding presence. The larger and more impactful BMW double-kidney
air inlet grille, three-section lower air intake and the
characteristic look formed by the twin circular headlights and fog
lamps below them are the stand-out features of the front end. The
stylistic underbody protection elements at the front and rear and the
square contour of the wheel cutouts all underline the solid stature of
the BMW X model. The athletic impression is complemented by the
roofline, eye-catching character lines and window
surfaces. At both rear windows, the black Air Blades further
add a distinctly sporty touch. The flat outline of the two-section,
L-shaped rear lights and the boldly flared wheel arches give added
impact to the wide track of the long-wheelbase version of the new BMW X1.
Personalised styles: cross-country xLine and sporty Sports
Line models.
The cross-country xLine model
can be identified from the side by roof rails and side window
surrounds in Aluminium satinated, coordinated side skirts in matt
Satin Silver and 18-inch bi-colour light-alloy wheels in Y-spoke
design. Its robust character is further emphasised by the underbody
protection at the front and rear in matt Satin Silver. The interior
trim comprises sports seats excellently upholstered in perforated
leather and with decorative stitching at the sides, blending perfectly
with the stitch design on the centre armrest. Also included are
contour lighting in the doors and an accent strip for the instrument
panel in Pearl Gloss Chrome. In addition, the original oak trims in
matt finish create a luxurious and comfortable interior.
Among the special features of the sporty Sports Line model’s exterior
is the specially designed BMW double-kidney air inlet grille, whose
bars – like the special air intakes, the side window surrounds and the
exterior mirror caps – come in high-gloss Black. The underbody
protection at the front and rear of the Sports Line model and its side
skirts are presented in body colour. 18-inch bi-colour light-alloy
wheels in double-spoke design round off the exterior’s sporting
appearance. Inside, the Sports Line model also comprises sports seats
excellently upholstered in perforated leather and with decorative
stitching at the sides, blending perfectly with the stitch design on
the centre armrest. Also specially provided are a combination of black
leather with red stitching and interior trim strips in high-gloss
Black with Coral Red, to create a sense of vibrant sportiness.
New generation of engines: sportiness and efficiency rooted
in BMW TwinPower Turbo technology.
The
long-wheelbase version of the new BMW X1 is available with an all-new
line-up of engines. The power units form part of the BMW Group’s new
generation of engines and distinguish themselves with instantaneous
power delivery and optimised efficiency. BMW TwinPower Turbo
technology combines with extensive BMW EfficientDynamics measures to
endow all variants of the compact BMW X model with an outstanding
balance between sportiness on the one hand and fuel efficiency on the other.
Flexible, quick to respond and more efficient than ever:
xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive.
Whereas
the engine’s power is channelled to the road via a state-of-the-art
front-wheel-drive system in the new BMW X1 sDrive20Li and the new
BMW X1 sDrive18Li, the two other model variants utilise the latest
BMW xDrive smart all-wheel drive system. The remarkably optimised,
low-weight and fuel-efficient version of the smart system fitted in
the new BMW X1 xDrive20Li and BMW X1 xDrive25Li models distributes the
engine’s power between the front and rear wheels exactly as the
situation requires – at all times. Together with DSC (Dynamic
Stability Control), it allows the system to act pre-emptively to
counteract any incipient oversteer or understeer. It does this by
diverting power to the wheel or wheels where it can be transferred to
the road to maximum effect. The BMW xDrive system therefore ensures
supreme traction, optimised directional stability and enhanced
cornering dynamics in all weather and road conditions. Furthermore,
the combination of the DSC system and xDrive also includes Hill
Descent Control.
The xDrive smart system on the long-wheelbase version of the new
BMW X1 consists of a single-speed bevel gear in the front-axle drive
unit (a power take-off) and a rear-axle drive unit with an
electrohydraulically controlled hang-on multi-plate clutch. The two
are connected by a two-piece drive shaft. If necessary, the BMW xDrive
smart system is able to direct drive power to the wheels as
requirements dictate with split-second speed and without the driver noticing.
Sophisticated chassis technology – including Dynamic Damper Control.
The chassis technology of the original X1 has been
totally redeveloped for the long-wheelbase version of the new model
and now comprises a single-joint strut suspension at the front and a
multi-link rear axle. Intelligent lightweight design underpinned by a
high proportion of aluminium and high-strength steel has increased
rigidity at the same time as lowering weight. An innovative axle
mounting, model-specific elastokinematics and the sophisticated
three-way support mounts used to connect the dampers to the body
furthermore serve to enhance the car’s agility and ride comfort.
The long-wheelbase version of the new BMW X1 is equipped with
Servotronic speed-sensitive power steering and also includes Dynamic
Damper Control. The electronically controlled dampers improve the ride
comfort of the new BMW X model and sharpen its dynamic attributes. Two
damper control settings can be activated using the Driving Experience
Control switch.
Equipped with the Driving Experience Control system, DSC
dynamic stability control system and comprehensive occupant protection.
The Driving Experience Control system’s button on the
central console between the front seats allows the driver to give the
car’s set-up an even sportier, more comfort-oriented or
efficiency-optimised character by calling up COMFORT, SPORT or ECO PRO
mode at the touch of a button. Other than the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Brake Assist system and
Start-Off Assistant, the DSC dynamic stability control system also
comes with the Active Differential Brake (ADB) and Performance Control
functions. Performance Control helps imbue the car with dynamic
cornering characteristics by distributing engine power and braking
force in a shrewdly measured way. Moving a higher proportion of drive
power to the outside wheels through corners, it counteracts any
tendency to understeer without waiting for stability to reach a
critical point. This ensures an agile and neutral cornering attitude.
The body structure of the long-wheelbase version of the new BMW X1
can be noted both for its improved torsional rigidity and for its
optimised weight – the result of an intelligent mix of body materials.
This has the effect of enhancing agility and efficiency at the same
time as providing outstanding occupant protection. The impact
generated in a collision is diverted and absorbed with the aid of
precisely defined load paths and generously sized deformation zones.
The interior comes with a full complement of safety features,
including front and side airbags, as well as head/curtain airbags at
the sides and three-point inertia-reel seatbelts for all seats. All
model variants ride on run-flat tyres as standard.
Innovative driver assistance systems: added driving pleasure
through intelligent connectivity.
The rich variety of assistance systems compared with
those already available for the original model underlines the
overwhelming superiority achieved by the long-wheelbase version of the
new BMW X1 in the research of intelligent connectivity. The Navigation
system assists route guidance by showing direction arrows and
high-quality multi-view map images on the 6.5-inch Control Display.
Another option is the Navigation Plus system, comprising an 8.8-inch
Control Display, an instrument cluster with extended features, a
split-screen function for the Control Display, an iDrive Touch
Controller button and the BMW Head-Up Display. This system allows High
Guidance instructions, including lane recommendations, to be shown on
the instrument cluster’s TFT display or projected onto the windscreen,
as desired. The BMW Head-Up Display projects information – including
the current speed in digits, Check Control messages and readouts from
the Speed Limit Info system – directly into the driver’s field of
view, allowing them to register the information without having to
divert their gaze away from the road ahead.
The rear-view camera, whose images are transferred onto the Control
Display, together with the Parking Assistant, which helps the driver
to find and make use of parallel parking spaces, facilitate precise
and easy manoeuvring. The Driving Assistant includes Lane Departure
Warning, Speed Limit Info with No Passing Info display, the
anti-dazzle High Beam Assistant, as well as Collision Warning and
Pedestrian Warning with City Braking function.
Manual on fuel consumption and CO2emissions:
For further details on official fuel consumption figures,
official specific CO2emissions and power consumption of new cars,
please refer to the “Manual on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions
and power consumption of new cars”, available at sales outlets,
from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1,
73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at
http://www.dat.de/angebote/verlagsprodukte/leitfaden-kraftstoffverbrauch.html.
ManualCO2 (PDF – 2.7 MB)
In case of queries please contact:
Christophe Koenig, Product Communication BMW Automobiles
Telephone: +49-89-382-56097, Fax: +49-89-382-20626
Ralph Huber, Head of Product Communication BMW Automobiles
Telephone: +49 89-382-68778, Fax: +49 89 382-20626
Internet: http://www.press.bmwgroup.com
E-mail: mailto:presse@bmw.de
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